German Cucumber Salad

German cucumber salad is made with cucumbers, onions, and dill, coated in a tangy sweet and sour dressing. It goes well with so many dishes. It's crunchy, refreshing, and flavorful. A creamy version of this salad is also very popular - all you need to do is to add sour cream to this recipe.

6 Servings

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 65 kcal Sugar –
Carbs – Cholesterol –
Protein – Sodium –
Fat – Fiber –
Sugar –
Cholesterol –
Sodium –
Fiber –

Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 30 min

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Ingredients

2 English cucumbers

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 medium red onion

2 tablespoons chopped dill

salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Step 1

Peel the cucumbers and slice them thinly. Toss them with 1 teaspoon of salt and let stand for 20-30 minutes.

Step 2

While the cucumbers are sitting, in a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, and sugar until well combined and the sugar is mostly dissolved.

Step 3

Add finely chopped onion to the dressing.

Step 4

When the cucumbers are done drain the water and squeeze out excess liquid.

Step 5

Add the cucumbers to the dressing along with chopped dill and toss until evenly coated.

Step 6

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Enjoy!